By: Kwame Bediako
Asante Kotoko kept their Ghana Premier League title hopes alive with a commanding 4-1 victory over Dreams FC at Baba Yara Stadium on Sunday. The home side came out strong from the start, dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
The victory not only boosted their confidence but also brought them within striking distance of the league leaders, closing the gap to just two points with three matches remaining.
Meanwhile, Hearts of Oak delivered a vital 1-0 win at Golden City Park, ending Berekum Chelsea’s impressive ten-game unbeaten home run. The decisive moment came in the 56th minute when Mawuli Wayo found the back of the net, sealing a tightly contested fixture for the Phobians. The match was fiercely competitive, with both teams fighting hard for control, but Hearts’ resilience paid off. The win significantly improves Hearts’ standing in the league and provides a much-needed boost in their quest for a top finish.
At the Nii Adjei Kraku II Sports Complex, Vision FC celebrated their first victory in recent weeks with a 2-0 win over Young Apostles. Both goals came late in the second half, securing an important three points for the struggling side.
The win elevates Vision FC to 14th place on the league table with 36 points, offering hope as they battle to avoid relegation. Their spirited performance demonstrated their resilience and determination to stay afloat in the top flight.
Further down the table, Samartex 1996 returned to winning ways with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bechem United at the Nsenkyire Sports Arena. The match was filled with tension, with Samartex showing resilience to come from behind and secure the win. This result keeps Samartex’s hopes alive of finishing the season strongly and avoiding the relegation zone, providing a much-needed morale boost for their squad.
Meanwhile, Karela United reignited their survival hopes with a spirited 3-1 win over Medeama SC at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium. Malik Abubakar’s brace and a goal from Ali Alhassan inspired Karela’s most committed performance of the season, as they push to stay in the top division.
In a contrasting result, Basake Holy Stars missed a golden opportunity to secure a crucial home win after settling for a goalless draw with high-flying Heart of Lions at the AAK Ampain Arena. The match was a tense stalemate, with both sides battling hard, but neither could find the net.
Meanwhile, Accra Lions managed to survive a late onslaught from Aduana Stars to secure an important victory, boosting their survival chances. Having scored five goals by the hour mark, Aduana’s late surge of three goals in the final ten minutes set up a frantic finish, but Lions held on to claim the points in a dramatic end to the fixture.
